Duane A. Hopkins

About Duane A. Hopkins

SENIOR EXECUTIVEAffordable Housing.Funding… Real Estate & Economic Development… Strategic Planning… ReorganizationsMethodical and visionary senior executive experienced in administration of organizations up to $2.9 billion in assets. Recognized leader in core decisions affecting overall organizational and financial health. • Budget Management • Audit Oversight• Merger Management • Turnaround Situations • Cash Flow Improvements • Operations & Systems Improvements • Streamlined Financial Controls • Development / Expansion Planning• Training & Organizational DevelopmentOffer foresight and guidance in economic development through ability to direct strategic initiatives, improve financial position, and secure pivotal funding sources.Specialties: CFO & Senior level executive. Specialty working in Public Housing Authorities and with Native American Tribes. 28+ years of experience as a senior executive for organizations nationwide. Active in leadership positions for local and national industry groups. Working in diverse organizations ranging in size from $15 million to $2.9 billion, I have developed a strong record as a specialist instrumental in stabilizing organizations, improving operations, and streamlining reporting.

Experience

1. Chief Financial Officer

   EAH Housing

   May 2025 — Present · San Rafael, CA, US

   EAH Housing is a non-profit corporation founded on the belief that attractive, affordable rental housing is the cornerstone of sustainable, healthy, and livable communities.Established in 1968, EAH Housing has become one of the largest and most respected nonprofit housing development and management organizations in the western United States. With a staff of over 750, EAH develops affordable housing, manages over 240 properties in California and Hawai‘i, and plays a leadership role in local, regional, and national housing advocacy efforts.

Education

• Harvard Kennedy School

  Senior Executive Fellow

  2016 — 2016

• Fort Hays State University

  BS, Finance

• Harvard Law School

  Progam on Negotiation for Senior Executives

  2004 — 2004

Skills

• Business Strategy
• Due Diligence
• Change Management
• Organizational Development
• Project Planning
• Government
• Nonprofits
• Training
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Small Business
• Entrepreneurship
• Banking
• Affordable Housing
• Risk Management
• Internal Controls
• Cash Flow
• Restructuring
• Policy
• Auditing
• Financial Modeling
• Mergers
• Start-Ups
• Budgets
• Finance
• Community Development
• Leadership
• Strategic Financial Planning
• Strategic Planning
• Corporate Finance
• Negotiation
• Program Management
• Project Management
• Business Process Improvement
• Strategy
• Business Development
• Management
• Accounting
• Cash Management
• Financial Analysis
• Forecasting